Are long-term fasts or water fasts good for you?

Depending on your current health, living without solid food for 24 hours or more may help you burn more fat and trigger helpful adaptations, but it may also trigger muscle loss. KEY TAKEWAYS Extended fasting (24+ hours) can trigger beneficial metabolic changes like ketosis and autophagy, though most benefits aren’t maintained after several months. Research […]

Metabolic Conditioning: The Fitness Hack That Supercharges Your Body’s Energy Systems

If you’ve ever left a CrossFit class gasping for air or powered through a round of burpees during a HIIT session, you’ve already tasted what metabolic conditioning feels like. But beyond the sweat and sore muscles, what’s really going on in your body? Metabolic conditioning (aka “MetCon”) isn’t just another gym trend — it’s a […]